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Aster asperulus

Family Compositae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Aster asperulus (Himalayan fall aster) bears medium blue blooms during late summer to mid-fall. The foliage is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, edging and mass planting.
Special Characteristics Aster asperulus has a natural resistance to rabbits. Aster asperulus attracts butterflies to your garden.